Summary
U.S. President Donald Trump wants to cut $5 billion in foreign aid that Congress has already approved. Trump aims to use a method that would let him pause this funding, potentially allowing it to expire. This action has sparked warnings about its impact on international aid projects.
Key Facts
- Trump seeks to cut $5 billion in foreign aid approved by Congress.
- Congress is supposed to control how federal money is spent.
- Trump plans to use a "pocket rescission" to pause the funding for 45 days, pushing it past the fiscal year end, which may lead to its expiration.
- This tactic was last used in 1977.
- The money in question is meant for foreign aid, UN peacekeeping, and democracy promotion.
- The funds are primarily overseen by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
- The United Nations and aid groups have warned these cuts could have serious global impacts.
- A Republican senator has labeled Trump's attempt as potentially illegal overreach.
